Yesterday during advisory we went to watch the middle school band and choir perform. The band was AMAZING! I have never heard a middle school band concert that good. I loved watching my kids perform and watching my other kids enjoy it :)
Today we had our big Diwali program. the school was beautifully decorated.
Many kids and teachers were dressed up in their Indian finest.
One family ( I teach two of their kids) gave me a really beautiful Diwali gift. So sweet of them!
About 5 weeks ago I signed up to run the half marathon with a charity. They came to the school to get two checks - one for them and one for United Way. Apparently I signed it in the wrong place (Indian checks are weird!) and they emailed today to say that if they didn't get a check by this afternoon they'd give my place away!! My checks were at home and I wasn't going to get home until after 7 due to Parent Teacher Conferneces. I went to talk to Purvi - who is head of our community outreach. They've had my checks for WEEKS and to tell me that I have to get new ones in hours was unfair and she told them so. They wouldn't even hold my spot until Monday. Purvi said maybe the school could write a check. So we go to Alok - master of the money :) and tell him the situation. He gives the Idian head nod and says "email so and so the names of the places that need the check - I have checks written for you and take it out of your paycheck - I have them ready in one hour and you can send them by courier" more head nodding "Indian great place" ha! ASB is a great place! whew I think my spot is secure! I love this school!!!!
We had parent conferences from 3:30 to 6:30 - everyone wants to see the math teacher. I didn't take a breath for 3 hours. Tomorrow we have this all day! it was good though. We have such great kids and great parents and thankfully they mostly LOVE me!! I had parents say such great things to me. One said "I love the relationship you have with my daughter" So so so happy to be in place where I am appreciated!!!
We have been getting thunderstorms - apparently this is what happens at the end of monsoon. I don't like it. I hate thunder and lightning. and storms cause a lot of pain. My hands and feet were killing me today. My Lupus does not like stormy weather!!! Trying to deal with it - haven't had this much pain in awhile. Let's hope it is better for Week without walls.
Today we had our big Diwali program. the school was beautifully decorated.
One family ( I teach two of their kids) gave me a really beautiful Diwali gift. So sweet of them!
About 5 weeks ago I signed up to run the half marathon with a charity. They came to the school to get two checks - one for them and one for United Way. Apparently I signed it in the wrong place (Indian checks are weird!) and they emailed today to say that if they didn't get a check by this afternoon they'd give my place away!! My checks were at home and I wasn't going to get home until after 7 due to Parent Teacher Conferneces. I went to talk to Purvi - who is head of our community outreach. They've had my checks for WEEKS and to tell me that I have to get new ones in hours was unfair and she told them so. They wouldn't even hold my spot until Monday. Purvi said maybe the school could write a check. So we go to Alok - master of the money :) and tell him the situation. He gives the Idian head nod and says "email so and so the names of the places that need the check - I have checks written for you and take it out of your paycheck - I have them ready in one hour and you can send them by courier" more head nodding "Indian great place" ha! ASB is a great place! whew I think my spot is secure! I love this school!!!!
We had parent conferences from 3:30 to 6:30 - everyone wants to see the math teacher. I didn't take a breath for 3 hours. Tomorrow we have this all day! it was good though. We have such great kids and great parents and thankfully they mostly LOVE me!! I had parents say such great things to me. One said "I love the relationship you have with my daughter" So so so happy to be in place where I am appreciated!!!
We have been getting thunderstorms - apparently this is what happens at the end of monsoon. I don't like it. I hate thunder and lightning. and storms cause a lot of pain. My hands and feet were killing me today. My Lupus does not like stormy weather!!! Trying to deal with it - haven't had this much pain in awhile. Let's hope it is better for Week without walls.
How neat- Love all the beautiful decorations and colors! Awesome you are loving your school :)
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